16. Mr. W. H. K. Bakerasked the Minister of Transport what proposals for main line electrification he has received from British Railways during the past year; and how many of these schemes he has approved.
§ Mr. CarmichaelWe have received proposals for further investment on the main line to Glasgow, which we are considering.
§ Mr. CarmichaelIt is rather early to say. It is a very complicated and very expensive form of investment, and discussions are going on between British Railways and the Ministry on the possible profitability and desirability of such an extension.